Senior Recruitment Consultant - Manchester

Job summary

We are expanding our Europe Energy team and looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead the charge across the oil & gas and transitional energy sectors. This is your chance to take full ownership of your desk, work with global energy leaders, and make a real impact in the clean energy space.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Own the full recruitment cycle—from sourcing to placement—for technical contract roles in renewables.
• Innovative Sourcing: Tap into cutting-edge tools and creative strategies to grow your candidate network.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate long-term connections with top talent in your market.
• Contractor Management: Oversee onboarding, performance, and client satisfaction.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure every placement meets legal and client standards.
• Business Development: Drive growth through networking, referrals, and lead generation.
• Process Excellence: Keep your desk running smoothly with smart systems and tracking.

Qualifications

• Excellent Communicator: Confident, articulate, and great at building rapport.
• Self-Motivated: Organised and driven, with a proactive approach to managing your desk.
• Team-Oriented: Positive, collaborative, and committed to a high-performance culture.
• Experienced Recruiter: Background in contract recruitment, ideally in technical or engineering sectors.
• Internationally Savvy: Comfortable working across European markets.
• Energy-Focused: Experience in offshore wind or clean energy recruitment is a major plus.

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